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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.27, 732.91 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.27, 732.91 and 356.67 is: 492.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.27 : 732.91 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.27/732.91 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.27x = 732.91 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.27x = 261,407.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,407.01/531.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.04

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